June 2016 Brighton man admits downloading and distributing indecent pictures of children A MAN has admitted distributing indecent images of children as well as possessing other banned images. Steven Palmer, of Hodshrove Place, Brighton admitted downloading and distributing indecent photographs of children, when he appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ on May 26. Palmer, 36, also admitted two counts of possessing prohibited images of children – this offence covers pictures that are not real photos such as computer generated images, cartoons or manga drawings depicting children in a sexual manner. He was released on bail to June 15 to be sentenced, but ordered not to use the internet, email address or be in the company of any children under 16 without a social services risk assessment.